Jay Baptist Church

JAY — The beginning of August will be a busy time at Jay Baptist Church on Smith Avenue. From August 2 to 6, Vacation Bible School for kindergarten to grade six children will take place at 10:15 a.m. daily. Workers from Child Evangelism Fellowship will do the teaching. Refreshments will be provided. On Sunday, August […]

Planting a garden plants health and hope

This week offered a significant disappointment. A groundhog chowed down on my pepper plants. They got them when the plants looked robust with bright green leaves, abundant flowers, and peppers. Mr. Groundhog also sampled the potato leaves, but fortunately, didn’t find them nearly as tasty as the peppers. Earlier in the season, he cleaned out […]

Time’s up, lock the back door

To the Editor: On July 14, Maine lawmakers sent a formal letter with credible documentation to DEP Commissioner Loyzim and the Board of Environmental Protection regarding their findings on the CMP Corridor. Bill Hinkel, BEP Executive Analyst, ordered “the Board members have been instructed to disregard the letter for the time being.” The state’s legislative […]

North Livermore Baptist Church

NO. LIVERMORE — At the North Livermore Baptist Church July 25 service the congregation was welcomed by Pastor Bonnie Higgins at 9:30 a.m. to begin the service. The Call to Worship was read and the Invocation/Lord’s Prayer was recited. The hymns that were sung was “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”, “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”, […]

USDA announces pandemic assistance for timber industry

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing up to $200 million to provide relief to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses that have experienced losses due to COVID-19 as part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Loggers and truckers can apply for assistance through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) July 22 […]

First Baptist Church

LIVERMORE FALLS — After Saturday, the pillow on my bed was much more comfortable than I have ever found it to be. While we are all taking time to rest this week from the three days of fun we had last week, I want to say thank you. Thank you to Ricky, Margaret, Elaine, Mona, […]

Dean’s List

UMA AUGUSTA —University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Provost Joseph Szakas has announced the 2021 Spring Semester Dean’s List for full-time students and 2020-2021 Dean’s List for part-time students. To qualify for the full-time Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of 100-level or higher UMA coursework (exclusive of pass/fail courses) […]

New realtor at CSM

Briefly

Indoor/Outdoor Sale NORTH JAY — North Jay Grange is having an inside/outdoor Sale on July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be clothing for the whole family available as well as household goods and lots of other items. For more information, please contact 208-9225. Grange Sale FARMINGTON — The Farmington Grange will […]

Weld

Remember Heritage Day is Saturday July 31 and the events will be scattered throughout the village area, much the same as last year. It was still uncertain what if any meals would be available but watch Facebook for a schedule! I will try to get the finalized schedule in next week’s article. This week we […]